The capability set for work - correlates of sustainable employability in workers with multiple sclerosis

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TitreThe capability set for work - correlates of sustainable employability in workers with multiple sclerosis
Type de publicationJournal Article
Year of Publication2018
Auteursvan Gorp D.AM, van der Klink J.JL, , Jongen P.J, van Lieshout I, Arnoldus E.PJ, Beenakker E.AC, Bos H.M, van Eijk J.JJ, Fermont J., Frequin S.TFM, de Gans K., Hengstman G.JD, Hupperts R.MM, Mostert J.P, Pop P.HM, Verhagen W.IM, Zemel D., Heerings M.AP, Reneman M.F, Middelkoop H.AM, Visser L.H, van der Hiele K.
JournalHEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES
Volume16
Pagination113
Date PublishedJUN 1
Type of ArticleArticle
ISSN1477-7525
Mots-clésCapability set for work, health, multiple sclerosis, Sustainable employability, Work
Résumé

{Background: The aim of this study was to examine whether work capabilities differ between workers with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and workers from the general population. The second aim was to investigate whether the capability set was related to work and health outcomes. Methods: A total of 163 workers with MS from the MS@Work study and 163 workers from the general population were matched for gender, age, educational level and working hours. All participants completed online questionnaires on demographics, health and work functioning. The Capability Set for Work Questionnaire was used to explore whether a set of seven work values is considered valuable (A), is enabled in the work context (B), and can be achieved by the individual (C). When all three criteria are met a work value can be considered part of the individual's `capability set'. Results: Group differences and relationships with work and health outcomes were examined. Despite lower physical work functioning (U=4250

DOI10.1186/s12955-018-0942-7